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| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | WLS AM | FEMA Assistance Headed to NW Indiana | https://www.wlsam.com/2026/08/26/fema-assistance-headed-to-nw-indiana/ | (Washington, D.C.) — FEMA has announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Indiana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on August 11, 2026. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Carroll, Dearborn, … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | NBC Local | How to watch Mayor Johnson's conversation live with NBC and Telemundo | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/how-to-watch-mayor-johnsons-conversation-live-with-nbc-and-telemundo/3980558/ | _**Editor's Note: The conversation will be streamed in the video at the top of this page once it begins.** _ NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and WVON 1690 AM will host a conversation with Mayor Brandon Johnson Wednesday, Aug. 26, giving viewers an opportunity to hear directly from Mayor Johnson about … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | NBC Local | What will happen with Social Security? Latest projected cut as many worry fund could get depleted | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/what-will-happen-with-social-security-latest-projected-cut-as-many-worry-fund-could-get-depleted/3980560/ | With the few months they have left as senators, Democrat [ Dick Durbin ][1] and Republican [ Bill Cassidy ][2] have embarked on a mission to save tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut in their benefits, starting in just six years. It is one … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Illinois measles case, deaths in Pennsylvania prompt vaccination warning | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-measles-vaccination-warning | ![Livestream][6] #### The Brief * * Kane County has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated resident, with possible exposures at Kaneland High School and a South Elgin pediatric clinic. * Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, the state's first measles-associated deaths in 35 years. * Illinois health … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Bridgeview crash: 7 hospitalized after van, semi collide in west suburb | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bridgeview-crash-7-hospitalized-van-semi-collide | ![Livestream][1] #### The Brief * * Seven people were taken to hospitals after a crash Wednesday involving a white van and a semi in Bridgeview. * Six people in the van were hospitalized, including two in critical condition. * The semi driver was also hospitalized but is expected to be … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Blue Cross' painful new policy? | https://chicago.suntimes.com/morning-edition/2026/08/26/blue-cross-blue-shield-chicago-police-department-border-patrol | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] ### Good morning, Chicago. ✶ ### 🔎 **Below** : A Chicago-area psychiatrist had his payments slashed after Blue Cross … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Punk Black FOH Fest champions Black and Brown punk and metal and says no to ICE | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/punk-black-foh-fest-beat-kitchen/ | ![][17] Alenia Credit: Courtesy Punk Black FOH Fest Punk Black is an Atlanta-based multimedia collective that fosters creativity and community for BIPOC weirdos and nerds active in rock, art, activism, cosplay, and other subcultures. Founded in 2015, the group has taken its mission far beyond its hometown to produce dozens … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | Chicago Reader | Berlin-based Afro-fusion group Jembaa Groove want to spread the love | https://chicagoreader.com/music/concert-preview/jembaa-groove-sleeping-village/ | ![][1] Jembaa Groove Credit: Courtesy the artist The seeds for Berlin-based Afro-fusion band Jemba Groove were planted in late 2020, when Yannick Nolting and Eric Owusu met through a friend and bonded over music while their young sons played at a local playground. Percussionist and vocalist Owusu, who was born … |
| View Article | 9:01 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | chicago-contrarian | Who Will Stand up to Chicago’s Schoolyard Bully? | https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/stand-up-chicago-schoolyard-bully | **_Personnel is policy_ ** Victor Henderson may have the best chance of handling the bully in the Chicago Public School (CPS) schoolyard. That bully is not a troublesome fifth grader. It is the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), an organization that long ago graduated from representing teachers at the bargaining table … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | CBS Local | Diamondbacks hit 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, Cubs lose | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/diamondbacks-hit-2-run-hr-9th-cubs-lose/ | Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night. The D-backs pulled one game behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild- card spot. Trailing 4-3 in the … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | CBS Local | Chicago Public Schools reverse some job cuts, but budget anxiety persists | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-public-schools-reverse-job-cuts-budget-anxiety-persists/ | The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom. The Chicago Tribune reported that more than 300 of 700 employees [ previously cut ][18] have been rehired, as district leaders continue to scramble to close a massive, multimillion-dollar budget … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | CBS Local | "9 to 5: The Musical" audience gasped at news of Dolly Parton's death before show, video shows | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/9-to-5-musical-audience-told-dolly-parton-death-video/ | Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the United Kingdom could be heard gasping aloud upon learning of [ Dolly Parton's death ][13] before Tuesday's show. A cast member announced the news to attendees ahead of the performance, and her [ videotaped speech ][14] … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | CBS Local | Flash flood tears through Nepal valley, leaving almost 400 tourists missing, including Americans | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nepal-flash-flood-tourists-missing-including-americans/ | At least 22 people were killed and more than 380 listed as missing Wednesday in Nepal after flash flooding tore through valleys in the Himalayan country's northern border areas, according to authorities. At least three U.S. nationals were among the 341 foreigners listed as missing, according to Nepal's Tourism Board, … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Lisa Says Gah! Is Coming To Wicker Park For 5-Day Pop-Up | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/lisa-says-gah-is-coming-to-wicker-park-for-5-day-pop-up/ | WICKER PARK — Chicagoans will be able to shop the popular California-based women’s clothing brand Lisa Says Gah! in person next month at a five-day pop-up coming to Wicker Park. The brand known for its funky patterns, whimsical designs and slow-fashion process will be setting up a storefront at 1421 … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Uncle John’s BBQ Expands To North Side With New Lakeview Location | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/uncle-johns-bbq-expands-to-north-side-with-new-lakeview-location/ | LAKEVIEW — A beloved South Side barbecue restaurant has opened its second location steps from Wrigley Field, bringing nearly two decades of smoked meats and rib tips to Wrigleyville. Uncle John’s BBQ opened this week at 947 W. Addison St., directly beneath the Addison Red Line station and across from … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | St. Walter-St. Benedict School Celebrates First Day On Combined Morgan Park Campus | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/st-walter-st-benedict-school-celebrates-first-day-on-combined-morgan-park-campus/ | MORGAN PARK — For the first time since St. Walter-St. Benedict Elementary School was established in 2021, all students starting the school year on Tuesday assembled under one roof. St. Walter-St. Benedict School formed after the St. Walter Parish in Morgan Park and St. Benedict Parish in Blue Island [ … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | 38 Apartments Proposed For Vacant Lot, Old Industrial Building In Logan Square | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/38-apartments-proposed-for-vacant-lot-old-industrial-building-in-logan-square/ | LOGAN SQUARE — An amended proposed development project aims to bring 38 modern apartments to a busy strip in Logan Square. Local development and real estate company Studio Oakley is proposing 38 modern apartments that would take over an empty lot and an old building at 3208-3216 W. Armitage Ave. … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | New Outdoor Puppet Play Teaches Kids About ‘The Dinosaur Of Lake Michigan’ | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/new-outdoor-puppet-play-teaches-kids-about-the-dinosaur-of-lake-michigan/ | CHICAGO — Kids and families can learn all about sturgeon — large, prehistoric- looking fish that are often compared to sharks and dinosaurs — and other local creatures in a new outdoor puppet play, “The Dinosaur of Lake Michigan.” Co-created by nonprofit children’s theater Kerfuffle and local puppetry group Rabbit … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Rotisserie Chicken Spot Chez Poulet Now Open In Bucktown | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/rotisserie-chicken-spot-chez-poulet-now-open-in-bucktown/ | BUCKTOWN — A French rotisserie chicken joint from the owners of acclaimed restaurants such as Le Bouchon and Obelix is now open in Bucktown. Chez Poulet, 2234 N. Western Ave., is the latest venture from brothers Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey. It’s located at the former home of the original Taqueria … |
| View Article | 9 a.m. | August 26, 2026 | block-club-chicago | Brown Sugar Bakery Vows To Stay On 75th Street After Another Break-In: ‘We’re Going To Conquer This’ | https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/26/brown-sugar-bakery-vows-to-stay-on-75th-street-after-another-break-in-were-going-to-conquer-this/ | GREATER GRAND CROSSING — Despite her business being broken into Tuesday for the second time since July, Brown Sugar Bakery’s Stephanie Hart is adamant her shop won’t be leaving the 75th Street corridor anytime soon. And the support from neighbors in the wake of the burglary — including a local … |